Careers
Help support the social and affordable housing sector by pursuing a career with one of the largest providers of services for homeless people or those at risk of homelessness in Melbourne’s north and west. We want to hear from you if you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued.
Unison offers positions to individuals based on merit and where qualifications, experience, skills and abilities match the position requirements.
Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.
Unison staff benefits
- Access to $15,900 of tax-free salary packaging arrangements, which can add significant value to the earnings of eligible staff
- Monthly RDO for eligible full-time staff
- Five weeks of annual leave
- 17.5% leave loading payment
- Additional paid parental leave on top of Government entitlements
- Learning and Development opportunities to ensure that you have the adequate skills to perform your current role, and the opportunity to enhance your work performance to meet your career direction
- Employee Assistance Program
Project Manager - Major Projects
About Unison
Unison is one of the largest for-purpose housing organisations in Victoria, with 2,600 social and affordable housing properties under management and an owned portfolio nearing $500 million in value. As an experienced, award-winning developer of multi-unit residential projects, we are committed to the sustainable growth of the social and affordable housing sector.
Each year, our teams work to reduce disadvantage and social exclusion for over 3,500 people who need social or affordable housing, or who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We believe that housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value but that a good life takes more than just housing - it takes place in a community. We’re also committed to building a thriving community for the people that work with us. We’re proud to offer contemporary people programs and benefits in line with our values, and we’re certified as a Great Place to Work.
About the role
As the Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of new social and affordable housing projects across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. You’ll also oversee major capital works at existing assets and support strategic acquisitions and disposals. Your strong commercial and project management skills will be key to ensuring Unison’s housing pipeline delivers real outcomes.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across the full property lifecycle, from negotiating funding applications to design, procurement, construction, through to completion, and you’ll take pride in your ability to get projects done using a ‘hands-on’ project delivery approach.
You’ll bring your commercially minded professionalism and passion for creating housing solutions that make a difference and be confident working across complex stakeholder environments with an ability to balance strategic vision with operational excellence.
On Offer
In return, you’ll have access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free, five weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, 15 days of personal leave, employer paid parental leave and robust wellbeing and capability programs as part of Unison’s commitment to being a leading employer of choice.
To Apply
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to the People Team at careers@unison.org.au by 22 June 2025, or if you have any further questions you can contact 0466 903 597.
Place Manager
About Unison
Unison is a for-purpose organisation that works to reduce disadvantage and social exclusion for over 3,500 people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness each year. We believe that housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value but that a good life takes more than just housing - a good life takes place in a community. We’re also committed to building a thriving community internally for the people that work with us. We’re proud to offer contemporary people programs and benefits in line with our values, and we’re certified as a Great Place to Work.
About the role
Our Place Managers oversee a portfolio of renters within a specific geographical patch and are the first point of call for everything relating to their Unison property, including their onboarding, rights and responsibilities, maintenance and inspection practices, and rent obligations.
This is an ongoing full-time position based at our head office in the Melbourne CBD, and falls under SCHADS Level 4 with a salary of approximately $87,000 per annum (plus super and leave loading).
About you
You’ll be empathetic, resilient and highly skilled in building strong relationships with your renters, and responding to challenges when working with vulnerable people and in complex situations.
Knowledge and practice within social housing, residential tenancy or social work sectors will assist you to hit the ground running in this role which will be based at a primary office location but include frequent travel to visit your renters.
On offer
In return, you’ll have access to rostered days off, generous salary packaging, five weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, 15 days of personal leave, employer paid parental leave and robust wellbeing and capability programs as part of Unison’s commitment to being a leading employer of choice.
Apply now
If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you. You can view the position description below or contact 0466 903 597 for further information. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to careers@unison.org.au asap as we will be reviewing applications as they come in.
Expressions of Interest
We are always on the hunt for Place Managers or Intake Assessment and Planning (IAP) workers. If you’re interested in joining the Unison team and feel as though you have the skills and experience outlined in the attached position description, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@unison.org.au to be considered for future roles.
If we think you match a role that becomes available, we will call you to confirm your interest and availability for the job.